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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelGolf / GTIGS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,795 $44,850
Base Invoice $33,403 $39,916
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
Rain-sensing wipers   525
Rear spoiler   200
Satellite radio   486
Navigation system   1,850
AWD   1,950
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
Rain-sensing wipers   420
Rear spoiler   160
Satellite radio   389
Navigation system   1,555
AWD   1,736
Options (change) 1,720 5,011
Options (change) 1,651 4,260
Destination 795 825
Total Price $37,310 $50,686
Total Invoice $35,849 $45,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,698
Model Year20132009
ModelGolf / GTIGS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$37,310$50,686
Adjustments for Features0-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,310$46,796
Total Invoice$35,849$45,001
Adjustments for Features0-3,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,849$41,547

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20132009
ModelGolf / GTIGS
TrimR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,465$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,454

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20132009
ModelGolf / GTIGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length165.4 in190.0 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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